DAVENPORT, Iowa — When Scott County residents put their yard waste out at the curb, what exactly happens once it's collected? After a more-than-50-day process at the Davenport Compost Facility, it ...

In simple terms, compost is the product of controlled biological decomposition of organic material in an oxygenated (aerobic) environment. As bacteria, yeast and fungi digest the organic waste, ...

(Beyond Pesticides, June 22, 2016) In a ruling that organic advocates say is critical to the integrity of the USDA organic label, a U.S. District Court judge found Monday that the U.S. Department of ...

That banana peel in the waste bin will eventually, naturally decompose, as will all organic waste, thanks to helpful microorganisms in the environment that feed on the decaying detritus. Composting is ...

Mayor Adams announced Thursday that the city has expanded its ability to convert food and yard waste into compost by as much as 400% — a key step before his administration expands curbside compost ...

Starre Vartan is an environmental and science journalist. She holds an MFA degree from Columbia University and Geology and English degrees from Syracuse University. Compost is decomposed organic ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You already know that composting is eco-friendly, but you may be underestimating just how beneficial it is — for example, did you know that ...

Most food and garden waste in Australia comes from homes. Australian households waste 3.1 million tons of food each year. That’s more than five kilograms each household per week. Over half of all ...